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Spring Township’s story
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The archive holds 7 maps from 1902 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Spring TownshipPA
A town of 28,873.
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Wertz's Covered Bridge · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
28,873
2025 Census estimate · +1.7% since 2020
Median home value
$287K
Census ACS
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
42.2
years
Jobs based here
12,369
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#310 of 1032 in PA
Is Spring Township a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Spring Township grades A− overall, 310th of 1032 graded towns in Pennsylvania. The median household earns $95K. Residents are healthier than 79% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. What holds it back is price: homes are expensive, about $287K for a typical one and 3.6 times the Reading metro’s $80K median household income. Spring Township’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Spring Township is home to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks. Spring Township is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 78% of U.S. towns.
What makes Spring Township stand out
Where Spring Township beats most towns.
College town
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks calls Spring Township home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
How Spring Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Spring Township is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →HealthReading Hospital 4.7 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.4 of 20; 6.4% of households have no car; 3.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →SafetyB+Open →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6% conserved landA−Open →History1 place on the National RegisterB−Open →Civic life2.4 library visits per resident; 2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Spring Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Spring Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPaw Penn DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpSinking Spring Yard Waste Dump SiteIn townOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBerks County Board of ElectionsBerks County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes19608, 19609, 19610, 1960719608 43% · 19609 33% · 19610 20% · 19607 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Spring Township.
Spring Township trades workers with Reading and other neighbors and has seen reported crime fall by a third or more.
OutdoorsA−
Spring Township has set aside 6.2% of its land for conservation
24 miles of trail in 14 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is State Game Lands Number 274, at 375 acres.
#157for trails in PA
6.2%
conserved · 727 of 11,774 acres
24 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shiloh Hills Park | 1.4 mi | 23 |
| 2. Werner Farm Trail | 0.6 mi | 10 |
| 3. Red Caboose Park | 0.5 mi | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB
Public schools in Spring Township beat 58% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Wilson SD. Two of its 8 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
58%of PA districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Southern MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 753 | C+ |
| Wilson HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,133 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
For health, Spring Township earns an A−
15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Spring Township, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (17%). 12% of adults report frequent physical distress in Spring Township. Spring Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
79%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Spring Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 24% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 19% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
5 better21 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Spring Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.9% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 15.9% | 18.7% |
Reading Hospital
4.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
79th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Spring Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 38 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Spring Township.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
38
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB+
Crime per resident in Spring Township is lower than in 69% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 296 to 185 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 17 reported in 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Pennsylvania has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Spring Township sits closer to the middle.
69%of U.S. towns report more crimeB+Safety Grade
| Spring Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.8 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Spring Township0.6
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Spring Township5.8
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
69th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
47th
percentile among PA towns
17
violent crimes reported in 2025
168
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Spring Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Spring Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 22° and about 27 inches of snow falls in a winter.
27″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–65°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About one in ten working residents works right in Spring Township
Spring Township has about as many jobs (12,369) as working residents, but only 1,236 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Spring Township for work: only 10% work in town. Jobs based in Spring Township grew to 12,369 in 2023, 1,784 more than in 2013. 5.1% of Spring Township residents live below the poverty line.
10%work in town
| Spring Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 15% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Spring Township10%
Reading12%
Wyomissing7%
West Reading5%
Muhlenberg Township4%
7 mi
median commute distance
12,369
jobs based in Spring Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 78% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Pennsylvania’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Pennsylvania average. 45% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
42.2median age · PA 40.9
| Spring Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 45% | 29% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 21% | 18% |
Spring TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school28%
Some college13%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate18%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.9 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Median age: women 44.1, men 39.6.
| Spring Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.6% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.7% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.3% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.5% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.5% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Nearby attractions
All 214 attractions →Hersheypark and 56 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Spring Township. Close and well known come first.
33 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
32 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
36 mi GardenLongwood Gardens
22 mi Theme parkDutch Wonderland6 mi Stadium & arenaSovereign Center
12 mi MuseumEphrata CloisterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dutch Wonderland: FlugKerl2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ephrata Cloister: 1549bcp at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Spring Township
19pages on Spring Township
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 58% of PA districts · 8 schoolsSafetyB+0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than PA on 5 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC−Work & commuteA$95K median household income · 12,369 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Spring Township
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State BerksUniversity or college · Public · Spring TownshipIn town$15,972 in-state tuitionAlvernia UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Reading5 mi$45,000 tuitionReading Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Reading5.5 mi$6,480 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Spring Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Spring Township’s neighbors
10 towns share a border with Spring Township.
Lower Heidelberg TownshipSouth Heidelberg TownshipBern TownshipSinking SpringWhitfieldWyomissingWest WyomissingCumru TownshipGreenfieldsSpringmontSpring Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Township | #310 | A− | C− | B+ | B | A− |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | #274 | A− | D | A+ | B | A− |
| South Heidelberg Township | #312 | A− | C+ | A | C+ | B+ |
| Bern Township | #401 | B+ | C− | B+ | A− | B+ |
| Sinking Spring | #495 | B+ | C− | A | B | B− |
| Whitfield | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wyomissing | #613 | B | D | C+ | B | A |
| West Wyomissing | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Whitfield and West Wyomissing aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Spring Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Spring Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Spring Township, PA a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Spring Township grades A− overall, better than 81% of U.S. towns and #310 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A− for health, B+ for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Spring Township, PA safe?
Yes, by national standards. Pennsylvania has less crime than most states, so among its own towns Spring Township sits nearer the middle.
Is Spring Township, PA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.